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England Athletics Championships showcased record-breaking performances, while UK Athletics announced selection criteria for the 2025 World Championships.

The England Athletics Open U20/U17/U15 Indoor Championships delivered an electrifying showcase of young talent on February 8-9, 2025. Athletes shattered multiple records, underscoring the immense potential of the next generation of English competitors. The atmosphere was charged as spectators witnessed remarkable performances across various events, marking a historic weekend in athletics.

In addition to the thrilling championships, UK Athletics has unveiled its selection policy for the upcoming 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. This new policy introduces `B` standards for every event, a significant shift from previous years where some events lacked such benchmarks. Athletes must not only meet these UK Athletics standards but also secure a spot on the World Athletics` Road To Tokyo list to be eligible for selection.

The qualification periods for achieving these standards vary, with most individual events having a window from August 1, 2024, to August 24, 2025. Notably, reigning world champions from the 2023 Budapest World Championships, including Josh Kerr and Katarina Johnson-Thompson, will receive wildcards for the Tokyo event. While the UK Athletics standards are slightly more accessible than the World Athletics standards, they still demand specific performance marks for qualification. For more details, visit UK Athletics selection policy and England Athletics news.

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